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1. Remove thresholds and baseboards before you measure the room to see how much flooring
to purchase. Your surface to cover will be the length times the width of the room plus the
area of any nooks and closets. To this total surface, you will need to add 10 percent for
trimming.
2. Strip the existing flooring if necessary. SUBSTRATE SHOULD BE CLEAN AND FREE OF
DUST, OIL, DIRT, GREASE, PAINT, CURING AGENTS, CONCRETE SEALERS,
LOOSELY BONDED TOPPINGS, LOOSE PARTICLES, ADHESIVE RESIDUE, AND ANY
OTHER SUBSTANCE.
3. Use a cement based patching compound to fill in any cracks and holes in your subfloor.
Work the compound into the hole with a putty knife and level it off. Once you have a smooth,
even surface, Clean thoroughly. The subfloor MUST BE LEVEL WITHIN 3/16” PER 10’
RADIUS.,
4. Planks are to be installed parallel to the wall that is the main line of sight in the room (usually
this is the wall opposite to the room's main entrance). Measure to determine the center of
the room and adjust the center point so that planks are evenly distributed on each side.
Mark this straight center line on the floor using a chalk line or fine felt pen. Planks of first and
last rows may need to be cut to ensure even layout throughout the room.
5. Starting on your center line, be very careful to line up the first plank perfectly straight since
all the remaining planks will key off the first.
6. Cut a vinyl plank in half to begin your second row. Use a vinyl plank cutter (recommended)
or a utility knife and square to cut the plank at a 90-degree angle to its length. Staggering
the vinyl planks creates a more authentic appearance; commence subsequent rows using
the cut-of fs from previous rows, alternating them randomly. Pieces should be minimum 20
cm (8") in length, as should the stagger from one row to the next.
Finishing the installation
1. Install transition moldings
2. Pre-drill and install quarter round or baseboard molding
3. Use plywood to cover the top of the flooring when moving heavy objects into position. Use
proper floor protectors under the legs of furniture.
4. After installation, the temperature in the areas or rooms that our WPC/LVT is installed must
be maintained between 65-85 F (18.3-29.5). Relative humidity must be maintained between
40% and 75%. Like with all floor coverings, protect the finished flooring from exposure to
direct sunlight.
5. Close your curtains or blinds where extreme sunlight hits the floor. A combination of heat
and sunlight can cause most home furnishings fading, discoloration or thermal expansion.
The same applies to your floor.
REPAIRS
Our WPC/LVT is tough and durable; however, if a plank or tile becomes damaged, it can be
replaced.
The following procedure should be used:
